Located in City of Calbayog, Samar, Barangay Pagbalican is one of 157 barangays in the City of Calbayog. It had a population of 900 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Cristian Probe(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pagbalican · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Pagbalican
Barangay Pagbalican forms part of City of Calbayog, a city in Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pagbalican had a population of 900. This made it the 61st largest of 157 barangays in City of Calbayog by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Pagbalican accounted for approximately 0.48% of the total population of City of Calbayog, which stood at 187,848 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Pagbalican changed from 782 to 900, a shift of +15.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in City of Calbayog. Barangay Pagbalican is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Calbayog is a city comprising 157 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pagbalican, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pagbalican ranks 276th by 2024 POPCEN population. Samar is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Pagbalican is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with City of Calbayog or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Pagbalican from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
708
—
—
2020 CPH
782
+74
+10.5%
2024 POPCEN
900
+118
+15.1%
2015–2020: +10.5% total (+2.01%/yr).2020–2024: +15.1% total (+3.58%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in City of Calbayog
61stof 157
Among the upper half of City of Calbayog by population.
Share of City of Calbayog
0.48%
of the city's total 187,848 residents.
Rank in Samar
276thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 71.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Calbayog (city) class
1st
Parent city income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Pagbalican
Where is Barangay Pagbalican located?▾
Barangay Pagbalican is a barangay in the City of Calbayog, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pagbalican hall?▾
Barangay Pagbalican is located in City of Calbayog, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pagbalican?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pagbalican is Cristian Probe (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pagbalican?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pagbalican is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Calbayog LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Pagbalican part of?▾
Barangay Pagbalican is one of 157 barangays in the City of Calbayog, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pagbalican urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pagbalican is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of City of Calbayog?▾
City of Calbayog is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Pagbalican.
Has the population of Barangay Pagbalican been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pagbalican went from 782 residents to 900 — a change of +15.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pagbalican in?▾
Barangay Pagbalican is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Samar, and is one of 157 barangays administered by City of Calbayog.
How many barangays are in City of Calbayog?▾
City of Calbayog has 157 barangays, including Barangay Pagbalican. You can browse the full list on our City of Calbayog page.
How many residents does Barangay Pagbalican have?▾
Barangay Pagbalican had a population of 900 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pagbalican?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Calbayog is 6710. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Pagbalican, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pagbalican was last updated on 2026-05-26. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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